Brontë Birthplace Blooms with Community Spirit
Our involvement in Thornton Open Gardens & Thornton in Bloom 2025 This July, we were delighted to be part of two joyful community celebrations of Thornton’s green spaces and growing pride — Thornton Open Gardens and Thornton in Bloom, both supported through the national RHS Yorkshire in Bloom competition. As part of Thornton Open Gardens […]
Brontë Birthplace & Bradford Literature Festival: Love, Legacy & Literacy
Brontë Birthplace & Bradford Literature Festival Love, Legacy & Literacy We were delighted to show our support in this year’s Bradford Literature Festival, hosting not one but two sold-out talks that brought the Brontë story to life in two very different, but equally intriguing ways. From a tender tale of early romance between Patrick and […]
A Royal Day to Remember at the Brontë Birthplace
Thursday 15th May 2025 will forever hold a special place in the story of the Brontë Birthplace. To mark 210 years since the Brontë family moved to Thornton in May 1815, the Brontë Birthplace had the great honour of welcoming Her Majesty Queen Camilla to the very house where Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne Brontë […]
Step Back in Time: Join the Brontë Birthplace Walk!
Ever wondered what it was like to walk in the footsteps of the legendary Brontë family? This Easter Sunday, 20th April 2025, starting from 10am you can do just that! The Rotary Club invites you to journey through history, in retracing the route the Brontës took when they moved from Thornton to Haworth over 200 […]
A Historic First: The Brontë Birthplace Soft Opening Weekend
This weekend marked a huge milestone for the Brontë Birthplace as we welcomed our very first visitors for the soft opening! After months of dedication, restoration, and hard work from our committee members, General Managers, volunteers and contractors, it was an incredible moment to finally open the doors. A Warm Welcome & A Step Back […]
Education Officer
We are hiring a Education Officer! We are thrilled to announce an exciting new role at the Brontë Birthplace: Education Officer. Thanks to generous grant funding, this position will help drive the educational programmes of our treasured site, deliver cultural, historical and geographical workshops for School visits. It’s an incredible opportunity to play a key […]
Final Touches: The Brontë Birthplace Nears Completion!
As we edge closer to opening the doors of the Brontë Birthplace, the transformation is almost complete! This month, our volunteer photographer, Matt Gibbons, stepped inside to capture the incredible progress of the renovation works—showcasing the dedication, passion, and effort that has gone into bringing the house back to life. A House with a Story […]
Brontë Birthplace Appoints General Manager to Lead Exciting New Chapter
Brontë Birthplace, Thornton is thrilled to announce the appointment of Anna Gibson as their new General Manager, marking a significant milestone in the journey to restore and reopen the birthplace of Charlotte, Emily, Anne and their brother Branwell Brontë. With extensive experience in heritage and cultural management, Anna will play a vital role in launching […]
Step Inside the Brontë Birthplace Before Restoration Began!
Ever wondered what the Brontë Birthplace looked like before renovation work began? Now, thanks to Vision Digital Culture’s digital twin creation, you can explore a virtual tour of the house as it stood in April 2024—capturing a moment in time before restoration transformed this historic home. This immersive experience lets you step inside the very […]
The Three Ann(e)s Event Celebrates Anne Brontë’s Legacy and Raises Over £2250
The Brontë Birthplace celebrated Anne Brontë’s 205th birthday in style on Saturday 18th January with The Three Ann(e)s event, a remarkable afternoon of music, narration and reflection. Hosted at St James’ Church, the event drew 165 attendees and raised an impressive £2258 through ticket sales, merchandise, and donations, ensuring vital support for the ongoing preservation […]